The golden light burst from the scroll in the sky once again.
A now-familiar translucent screen unfolded before it — everyone could recite the sequence by heart at this point.
This time, the footage focused on the Second Mizukage.
[The Second Mizukage had short yellow hair and no eyebrows.]
[He wore a high-collared cloak with a green jersey underneath.]
[Gengetsu Hōzuki had a naturally cheerful disposition, extremely "chuunibyou" (overdramatic and delusional like a teenager), and was especially fired up in battle. However, he was easily provoked when someone called him "Little Mustache."]
[Of course, his most iconic trait was — his neatly groomed, refined little mustache.]
[Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hōzuki]:
Excuse me? What do you mean I'm "easily triggered"?! Would you be happy getting called something like that all the time?!
[Second Tsuchikage Mu]:
Little Mustache, but the footage just said your iconic feature is your refined mustache. That part's spot on!
[Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hōzuki]:
You bandaged freak! Even in death, you're still picking fights with me?!
[Childish Brat, Not as Good as Lady Tsunade]:
I'm super curious… what does "chuunibyou" even mean?
[Pretending-to-be-Young Old Lady @ Childish Brat]:
Childish Brat! Are you dumb? You don't even know that?
[Childish Brat]:
Then you explain it, Old Hag.
[Pretending-to-be-Young Old Lady]:
Just watch Gengetsu Hōzuki's footage to the end — you'll figure it out yourself.
And with that, the bickering began anew.
On one side: Second Mizukage vs. Second Tsuchikage.
On the other: Mei Terumi vs. Tsunade.
Meanwhile, the First Hokage Hashirama Senju and Second Hokage Tobirama Senju could only shake their heads at Tsunade's antics.
The rest of the group?
They were enjoying the drama like spectators at a festival.
The footage continued.
[The "CP" (Coupling Pair) tied to "Little Mustache" was — the Second Tsuchikage, "Bandaged Freak" Mu.]
[They constantly addressed each other as "Little Mustache" and "Bandaged Freak."]
[From every angle, they embodied the classic "love-hate duo" trope — a fiery relationship full of rivalry and tension.]
Group Chat:
[Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hōzuki]:
Wait a second—does anyone know what "CP" even means?
[Second Tsuchikage Mu]:
Yeah, I wanna know too. Anyone knowledgeable, please explain!
[Uchiha Madara @ Hashirama Senju]:
Hashirama! Do you know what it means? If not, ask me!
[Hashirama Senju]:
Madara! I don't know. Please enlighten me.
[Tobirama Senju]:
Big Bro! Don't ask him — ask me! I know!
[Hashirama Senju]:
Really? Then tell me, Little Bro!
[Tobirama Senju]:
It's simple! From how Gengetsu and Mu were described, they were always rivals and even died together. So CP must stand for "rivals," right?
[Uchiha Izuna]:
Wow, Tobirama, didn't expect you to say something that smart. Must be my influence!
[Tobirama Senju]:
Get over yourself. I've always been brilliant. Your influence? Please.
[Hashirama Senju @ Uchiha Madara]:
Madara! What do you think? Is my little brother right?
[Uchiha Madara]:
Hashirama! Tobirama's an idiot. Do you really think he's right?
[Hashirama Senju]:
So it's wrong? Then tell me the real answer, Madara!
[Uchiha Izuna]:
Nii-san! Is Tobirama wrong? What's the actual meaning?
[Tobirama Senju]:
Madara, how dare you call me a fool? Fine then, let's hear your "correct" answer. I still say I'm right and you're wrong.
[Uchiha Madara @ Nara Shikamaru]:
Alright, clever brat. Time to shine. Tell everyone what CP really means.
Konoha, Chūnin Exams Hall.
Shikamaru Nara blinked in surprise after being personally mentioned by Uchiha Madara.
He felt a mix of nerves and awe.
Even the God of Shinobi, Uchiha Madara, recognized his brilliance?
He always wanted to be a lazy background guy...
But maybe that life was never in the cards.
He was just too sharp.
[Shikamaru Nara @ Uchiha Madara]:
Lord Madara, I think "CP" means "a pair" or "couple."
[Uchiha Madara @ Shikamaru Nara]:
Exactly what I thought too. They just don't get it. Why don't you explain?
Shikamaru felt another rush of pride.
He and Madara agreed?
As they say — great minds think alike.
Could it be that he was… the next Madara?
[Shikamaru Nara]:
Certainly, Lord Madara. The footage makes it obvious: Gengetsu Hōzuki kept calling Mu "Bandaged Freak," and Mu always called him "Little Mustache." They were constantly clashing.
[Shikamaru Nara]:
And the screen described them as "love-hate." Most telling of all, they died together — and entered the Pure Land side-by-side. Isn't that the definition of true love?
[Uchiha Madara]:
Hahahaha! Exactly! You might just be as smart as I am.
@Hashirama Senju: Now you understand?
[Hashirama Senju]:
Madara! I'm starting to suspect you didn't know either.
[Uchiha Madara]:
Hashirama! You can question my character, but never question my intelligence!
[Uchiha Izuna]:
Nii-san, saying stuff like that makes you sound like your character really is questionable…
[Uchiha Madara]:
It was just an example! My character's flawless.
[Tobirama Senju]:
Ha! You are the fool! You literally said your own character's the problem, then tried to walk it back! What kind of genius uses himself as a bad example?
It looked like Madara and Tobirama were about to explode into another verbal war.
Then Hashirama stepped in.
[Hashirama Senju @ Madara & Tobirama]:
Madara! Little Bro! You're both smart! Let's stop arguing.
Let's keep watching the footage and see who was actually right.
[Tobirama Senju]:
Big Bro! So you want to keep watching? Does that mean… you don't believe my answer?
[Uchiha Madara]:
Hashirama! I'm hurt! How could you not trust me?
The footage resumed.
[It was still a chaotic and turbulent era — the world engulfed in war and disorder.]
[The Five Great Shinobi Villages had not yet formed. Small factions controlled various regions.]
[The Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hōzuki and his longtime rival, the Second Tsuchikage Mu, frequently clashed in brutal combat.]
[In one intense battle, they both used their ultimate techniques — Gengetsu's Steaming Danger Tyranny and Mu's Dust Release. Their powers collided evenly.]
[Mu suffered grave external injuries, with barely a patch of undamaged skin.]
[Gengetsu passed out due to excessive chakra depletion.]
[Not long after, the Senju brothers — Hashirama and Tobirama — pacified the warring lands.]
[The Five Great Shinobi Villages were established. The First Hokage Hashirama held the first-ever Kage Summit, bringing along his "little secretary" Tobirama.]
Group Chat:
[Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hōzuki]:
This scroll is targeting me! Why does it keep calling me "Little Mustache"?!
[Second Tsuchikage Mu @ Gengetsu]:
Blame yourself, Little Mustache! You brought this on both of us. Now they call me "Bandaged Freak" too!
[Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi]:
Well… you are the Little Mustache and the Bandaged Freak.
[Third Tsuchikage Onoki @ Sarutobi Hiruzen]:
You dare talk like that about the Second Tsuchikage?!
[Hashirama Senju @ Tobirama]:
Little Bro! See? We really did bring peace to the world.
Hahaha! No wonder we're so amazing!
[Tobirama Senju]:
Big Bro! This proves how massive our contributions were.
We're clearly the top two on the ranking. No one else even comes close!
Konoha, Chūnin Exams Hall.
Hiruzen Sarutobi finally understood something.
He had always believed his contributions to Konoha were unmatched.
So why was he only ranked 7th?
Because, compared to the First and Second Hokage, his legacy simply didn't compare.
They had ended an age of chaos and created the structure of the ninja world.
In the group chat:
Those who had lived during Hashirama's era deeply agreed.
Those who hadn't… couldn't fully grasp the magnitude of it.
Still, seeing how the scroll evaluated Hashirama and Tobirama—
Everyone was left in awe at their power, wisdom, and leadership.
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